Edits for cover photo.

I love the effect this edit has on Molly's clothes it really defines the flower pattern on her tights and the lined rough surface of the blazer however her face isn't defined enough so the reader can't really engage with the artist.

This is the stencil style but with less contrast and faded colour. I like this effect but I think the edits with the higher contrast are more effective because they stand out better.

This edit defines the edges too much and shows the surface texture. I think the simpler stencil style effect is better.

 

I think the contrast of this style of edit works the best because it stands out more and isn't too soft and faded.

Effects Mock-ups.

I have been practicing with the effects I can create in photoshop, and these are what I came up with.

I really like the effect this one creates on the edges and shadows of the picture. Also I love the effect the flag creates in the background. I might incorporate the flag idea into my photo.

I quite like the sepia effect on this one but I'm not sure about the grainy effect because it makes it look pixelated and blurry.

I think the second one looks better because there is more detail and it looks less washed out. I think this effect would work better if I put it on a darker background because the white areas just disappear into the background and it doesn't stand out very well. I think this could work quite well with the models I plan to use because Tom, the lead singer who will be at the front, has dark brown hair and Katie & Molly have lighter hair so Tom will stand out more.

I like the bold outlines of this effect but I'm not sure about the grainy surface.

I love the amount of detail I can show with this effect. The tattoo looks amazing.

I really like the simplicity of this effect. I looks like some of the screen print style street art. I think the effect on the font on Mike's hoodie looks quite effective and it would be better if Billie and Tre Cool were wearing brigher tops because they seem a bit featureless compared to Mike.